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WWE RAW after SummerSlam - 5 surprises that could happen- Drew McIntyre attacked by Retribution, Leader unmasks, Massive return

By Riju Dasgupta
Modified Aug 24, 2020 12:08 IST
One wonders what role Retribution will play on WWE RAW
One wonders what role Retribution will play on WWE RAW

WWE SummerSlam 2020 is in the books and the official verdict, from fans and pundits alike, is that it was a pretty good show. WWE RAW after SummerSlam will be a whole different story because it's a whole new season of content, based on what transpired at SummerSlam 2020.

WWE RAW could have the following surprises and will need to have the following surprises because as Roman Reigns proved, the best twists happen when you don't see them coming. This philosophy from SummerSlam needs to continue to WWE RAW as well, and these surprises could really add a new flavor to the proceedings.

Payback 2020 is on the horizon and another synonym for Payback is retribution, so let us begin with that masked and elusive group in our list of surprises for WWE RAW.

#5 All the screens on WWE RAW go black as Retribution attacks Drew McIntyre

WWE ThunderDome was a big success this week as many praised the fact that WWE actually took the effort to make it seem like there was a live audience present in the arena at SummerSlam, even though it was a compromise. WWE RAW will also have a live audience but could all the screens go black almost at once, to be replaced by Retribution?

Well, it could certainly be revealed that Keith Lee is a member of Retribution when he shows up on WWE RAW, as people online have been saying. But a likelier option is that Retribution, who chose not to show up at SummerSlam, instead chooses to show up at WWE RAW to take the fight to the WWE Champion, who is currently lacking a challenger.

Tommaso Ciampa could be a great leader for the group, and so would this man...

#4 The Miz is revealed to be the leader of Retribution on WWE RAW

If you caught SmackDown this past week, you would have seen that The Miz has been acting very suspicious lately and it is all too possible that he is being groomed to be the leader of Retribution. Drew McIntyre needs new heels to work with on WWE RAW and it's all too likely that The Miz could make a move to the red brand considering that he isn't doing too much on SmackDown anyway.

The Miz needs a reboot much like what Brodie Lee got on AEW Dynamite this week and Roman Reigns got at SummerSlam. And the best way to achieve this could be to move him to the WWE RAW brand, separate him from John Morrison, and have him spit fire and venom on the microphone as the leader of Retribution.

Could you see The Miz in this role, if he does eventually move to WWE RAW this week?

Do let us know in the comments below, ladies, and gentlemen.

#3 Triple H returns to destroy Randy Orton for what he did to Ric Flair on WWE RAW

We all remember the segment between Ric Flair and Randy Orton on WWE RAW leading up to SummerSlam 2020. Both legends brought their A-game to WWE RAW to hype up the WWE Championship match at SummerSlam 2020 and the result was one of the most intriguing segments of the past decade.

Yes, Randy Orton was unable to capture the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, but he may be in for the second nasty shock of the week when Triple H returns to destroy him after SummerSlam. While Edge is injured and on the shelf, Triple H could possibly become a permanent fixture on WWE RAW, in an effort to boost ratings and viewership in the months and weeks that follow.

Roman Reigns stole the show with his newfound attitude at SummerSlam. On WWE RAW, Triple H could prove that he's no slouch either as he breaks Randy Orton down with a sledgehammer, potentially setting up a big match for Payback this weekend.

#2 Zelina Vega turns on Angel Garza on WWE RAW for being a flirt, Andrade and Garza split

So, Andrade and Angel Garza did not manage to become the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions at SummerSlam 2020 and the blame, according to Zelina Vega, could fall on Angel Garza's flirtatious ways. If you remember her partnership with Andrade back in NXT, Zelina Vega rectified his womanizing ways long before he ever arrived on WWE RAW. She may try to achieve the same thing with Angel Garza and it may backfire in a big way.

Many have said that Angel Garza has the charm that we came to know and love from Eddie Guerrero, so could we see the start of a babyface turn on WWE RAW this week?

Andrade and Zelina Vega could work wonderfully as a heel unit and maybe even recruit someone like Humberto Carillo to bolster their ranks. And Angel Garza could, in due course of time, feud with the likes of Seth Rollins and Randy Orton who can potentially elevate him to the next level.

#1 The Hurt Business officially enters the WWE RAW Tag Team Division at long last

Did you notice how intimidating The Hurt Business looked as they walked down the ramp at WWE SummerSlam 2020? It is very clear at this moment that there are big plans for them on WWE RAW, because of the way they are being presented. While WWE RAW star MVP could not become the brand new United States Champion at SummerSlam, it is clear that big things are in store for The Hurt Business.

Could MVP and Bobby Lashley officially challenge the Street Profits for the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships in the following days?

Some may see it as a step down for Bobby Lashley, but the roster is so stacked at the moment, that getting the group over may actually get him over, even more.

And before WWE RAW comes our way this week to conclude what has been a very eventful SummerSlam 2020 weekend, let us just say that you have a chance to win big with Sportskeeda by following the steps that we have mentioned above.

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